Origin
Croydon, PA
Night in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Aston, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aston, PA
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Trip Overview
Croydon, PA to Aston, PA is 39.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Delaware Expressway and State Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it ideal for a quick transit or a short day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, so don't expect a leisurely cruise through small towns. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 33.2 mi | 45m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Pennell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 322 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Concord Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Aston Mills Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 33.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Aston, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
33 mi
·
45 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 322
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PA 452 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 452
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Market Street
8
Continue on PA 452
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pennell Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight left onto Concord Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Aston Mills Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Aston Mills Road
11
Arrive at destination
Aston Mills Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward PA 452 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 452 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aston, PA
Night in Aston on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on expressways and major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 33.2 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. While the profile is highway-centric, you will transition to roads like State Road and Pennell Road as you approach your destination. This means the latter part of the drive might feel a bit more local, but the overall character remains that of a rapid transit.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aston, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aston, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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